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SLATE INFORMATION: The Amethyst Returns in Triumph

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AMETHYST, H.M.S. Returns to Hong Kong after escaping from her berth on the Yangtse River under Communist guns. On the bridge, see Commander Kerans and Lieut. Hett. Seen nearing the harbour with crew of 60 officers and ratings on board. Shots of the damage - shattered superstructure and smashed gun turrets. Holes in the hull plugged by hammocks. Passing ships of the Far Eastern Station each in turn cheering the Amethyst. Accorded the honour of entering Hong Kong ahead of the cruiser, Jamaica - whose crews joined in more cheers. H.M.S. Belfast, flagship of the Commander-in-chief now saluted the Amethyst., who hoists signal. Shots of the tattered White Ensign. Union Jack painted on her decks for aircraft recognition. Thousands on shore watch and let off firecrackers. Governor of Hong Kong welcomes the Commander Kerans, Radio-operator Jack French and Doctor Fliehgt-Lieut Fearnley

"BELFAST", H.M.S. Flagship of Commander-in-Chief at Hong Kong after escaping from its birth in the Yangtze River

RADIO-OPERATOR JACK FRENCH of the AMETHYST D.S.M. Being congratulated by Governor of Hong Kong and high officials on the Amethyst's arrival at Hong Kong

HONG KONG. Amethyst enters Hong Kong harbour ahead of the cruiser Jamaica. Governor of Hong Kong comes on board to congratulate Lieut. Commander Kerans and members of the crew. Thousands on shore let off fire crackers and watch Amethyst come in

LIEUT-COMMANDER KERANS OF THE AMETHYST Seen on the bridge of the Amethyst on entering Hong Kong harbour - also with his second in command Lieut Hett. Later, being congratulated by the Governor of Hong Kong and other officials